Violinists of all nationalities are welcome to participate in the II international concert competition "Debut Berlin".
Age limit
Any violin player born after June 2nd, 1981 is allowed to apply.
Program
- One work of your choice for violin and orchestra, between 10 and 45 min. or
- One work of your choice for two violins and orchestra, between 10 and 45 min. or
- One work of your choice for violin, piano and orchestra, between 10 and 45 min. or
- One work of your choice for violin, cello and orchestra, between 10 and 45 min. or
- One work of your choice for violin, viola and orchestra, between 10 and 45 min. or
- One work of your choice for violin, cello, piano and orchestra, between 10 and 45 min. or
- One work of your choice for violin, one, two or three additional instruments and orchestra, between 10 and 45 min.
In the case of performing a piece for violin and additional instruments with orchestra, each soloist must submit an application.
The Kammermusiksaal stage in Berliner Philharmonie allows for orchestra instrumentation up to 55 musicians (41 if pianist is present).
A recorded video of your performance of chosen work (accompanied by an orchestra or a pianist, studio or live recording) must be submitted as YouTube- or Vimeo-link, DVD, USB-Stick etc. or another media available for download. The video must be submitted before April 26th, 2017 by e-mail or post. Separate applications from the same person performing different works are allowed (application fees apply separately).
Deadline
The application deadline is April 26th, 2017. Apply online or send the completed application form along with your CV, artistic photo, a copy of passport or ID, and application fee by e-mail or post it to the following address:
International Concert Competition
"Debut Berlin 2017"
Blackmore Music Group
Warmbrunner Str. 52
14193 Berlin | GERMANY
Email: contact@debut-berlin.com
The video-recording of your performance may be sent separately from your application, but no later than on April 26th, 2017.
Application fee
The application fee for the violin category is 190 EUR.
Please transfer the application fee simultaneously with your application, to the bank account below. The bank fee must be paid by sender.
Cellists of all nationalities are welcome to participate in the II international concert competition "Debut Berlin".
Age limit
Any cello player born after June 2nd, 1981 is allowed to apply.
Program
- One work of your choice for cello and orchestra, between 10 and 45 min. or
- One work of your choice for two cellos and orchestra, between 10 and 45 min. or
- One work of your choice for cello, violin and orchestra, between 10 and 45 min. or
- One work of your choice for cello, violin, piano and orchestra, between 10 and 45 min. or
- One work of your choice for cello, one, two or three additional instruments and orchestra, between 10 and 45 min.
In the case of performing a piece for cello and additional instruments with orchestra, each soloist must submit an application.
The Kammermusiksaal stage in Berliner Philharmonie allows for orchestra instrumentation up to 55 musicians (41 if pianist is present).
A recorded video of your performance of chosen work (accompanied by an orchestra or a pianist, studio or live recording) must be submitted as YouTube- or Vimeo-link, DVD, USB-Stick etc. or another media available for download. The video must be submitted before April 26th, 2017 by e-mail or post. Separate applications from the same person performing different works are allowed (application fees apply separately).
Deadline
The application deadline is April 26th, 2017. Apply online or send the completed application form along with your CV, artistic photo, a copy of passport or ID, and application fee by e-mail or post it to the following address:
International Concert Competition
"Debut Berlin 2017"
Blackmore Music Group
Warmbrunner Str. 52
14193 Berlin | GERMANY
Email: contact@debut-berlin.com
The video-recording of your performance may be sent separately from your application, but no later than on April 26th, 2017.
Application fee
The application fee for the cello category is 190 EUR.
Please transfer the application fee simultaneously with your application, to the bank account below. The bank fee must be paid by sender.
Pianists of all nationalities are welcome to participate in the II international concert competition "Debut Berlin".
Age limit
Any piano player born after June 2nd, 1981 is allowed to apply.
Program
- One work of your choice for piano and orchestra, between 10 and 45 min. or
- One work of your choice for two pianos and orchestra, between 10 and 45 min. or
- One work of your choice for piano, violin and orchestra, between 10 and 45 min. or
- One work of your choice for piano, violin, cello and orchestra, between 10 and 45 min. or
- One work of your choice for piano, one, two or three additional instruments and orchestra, between 10 and 45 min.
In the case of performing a piece for piano and additional instruments with orchestra, each soloist must submit an application.
The Kammermusiksaal stage in Berliner Philharmonie allows for orchestra instrumentation up to 55 musicians (41 if pianist is present).
A recorded video of your performance of chosen work (accompanied by an orchestra or a pianist, studio or live recording) must be submitted as YouTube- or Vimeo-link, DVD, USB-Stick etc. or another media available for download. The video must be submitted before April 26th, 2017 by e-mail or post. Separate applications from the same person performing different works are allowed (application fees apply separately).
Deadline
The application deadline is April 26th, 2017. Apply online or send the completed application form along with your CV, artistic photo, a copy of passport or ID, and application fee by e-mail or post it to the following address:
International Concert Competition
"Debut Berlin 2017"
Blackmore Music Group
Warmbrunner Str. 52
14193 Berlin | GERMANY
Email: contact@debut-berlin.com
The video-recording of your performance may be sent separately from your application, but no later than on April 26th, 2017.
Application fee
The application fee for the piano category is 190 EUR.
Please transfer the application fee simultaneously with your application, to the bank account below. The bank fee must be paid by sender.
Conductors of all nationalities are welcome to participate in the II international concert competition "Debut Berlin".
Age limit
Any conductor born after June 2nd, 1976 is allowed to apply.
Program
- One work of your choice for symphony orchestra, between 10 and 30 min.
The Kammermusiksaal stage in Berliner Philharmonie allows for orchestra instrumentation up to 55 musicians (41 if pianist is present).
A recorded video of your performance of chosen work (accompanied by an orchestra or a pianist, studio or live recording) must be submitted as YouTube- or Vimeo-link, DVD, USB-Stick etc. or another media available for download. The video must be submitted before April 26th, 2017 by e-mail or post. Separate applications from the same person performing different works are allowed (application fees apply separately).
Deadline
The application deadline is April 26th, 2017. Apply online or send the completed application form along with your CV, artistic photo, a copy of passport or ID, and application fee by e-mail or post it to the following address:
International Concert Competition
"Debut Berlin 2017"
Blackmore Music Group
Warmbrunner Str. 52
14193 Berlin | GERMANY
Email: contact@debut-berlin.com
The video-recording of your performance may be sent separately from your application, but no later than on April 26th, 2017.
Application fee
The application fee for the conducting category is 240 EUR.
Please transfer the application fee simultaneously with your application, to the bank account below. The bank fee must be paid by sender.
Composers of all nationalities are welcome to participate in the II international concert competition "Debut Berlin".
Age limit
Any composer born after June 2nd, 1976 is allowed to apply.
Program
- One work of your own composition for symphony orchestra, between 10 and 30 min.
The Kammermusiksaal stage in Berliner Philharmonie allows for orchestra instrumentation up to 55 musicians (41 if pianist is present).
Please send printed and bound up score of your chosen composition per post, and submit a pdf-version by e-mail. If possible, also attach a recorded audio or video of the performance of your work as a YouTube- or Vimeo-link, DVD, USB-Stick etc. or another media available for download. All must be sent or submitted before April 26th, 2017. Separate applications from the same person with different works are allowed (application fees apply separately).
Deadline
The application deadline is April 26th, 2017. Apply online or send the completed application form along with your CV, artistic photo, a copy of passport or ID, and application fee by e-mail or post it to the following address:
International Concert Competition
"Debut Berlin 2017"
Blackmore Music Group
Warmbrunner Str. 52
14193 Berlin | GERMANY
Email: contact@debut-berlin.com
The score (and the video if applicable) of your composition may be sent separately from your application, but no later than on April 26th, 2017.
Application fee
The application fee for the composition category is 240 EUR.
Please transfer the application fee simultaneously with your application, to the bank account below. The bank fee must be paid by sender.
Blackmore Music Group
IBAN: CH32 0027 8278 1141 1241X
BIC / SWIFT: UBSWCHZH80A
UBS AG
Bahnhofstr. 45
8098 Zurich | Switzerland
Blackmore Music Group
Warmbrunner Str. 52
14193 Berlin | GERMANY
The application fee is non-refundable in case of incomplete or cancelled application.
Regulations
March 31st, 2017 – application deadline in all categories for the international concert competition „Debut Berlin“.
All applicants will be assigned an application number and listed on the website by April 30th, 2017.
After the deadline, the jury will select the winners in each of the categories: Violin, Cello, Piano and Conducting, basing on the video recordings submitted. The points awarded by the jury will be announced on the website.
In the composers category, only one work will be selected and admitted directly for The Debut Berlin with German National Orchestra.
The Debut Concert
The award ceremony and the debut of the first winners with German National Orchestra will take place on June 2nd, 2017 at the Kammermusiksaal of Berliner Philharmonie.
The second winner in the category Conducting will perform in the second half of The Debut Concert. The audition of the selected candidates in categories Violin, Cello and Piano will take place in Berlin two days before the debut concert – on 31st of May 2017 at 11:00 a.m. – by the jury presence of the International Concert Competition - Debut Berlin. The rehearsals for the concert are on June 1st, 2017, and the final rehearsal is on June 2nd, 2017 at 4pm.
For the first prize winners of the International Concert Competition – Debut Berlin – travel costs will be covered by the competition office and hotel will be provided.
International press and music agents will be invited to the debut concert.
The concert will be recorded on audio and video.
Submitting an application, the participant accepts the rules and conditions of the competition.
The chosen piece is not subject to change. Modifications or changes are not allowed. The jury decisions are final and not to be discussed. There is no legal recourse. In case of doubt the German text applies.
The prizes may be shared between participants (except the 1st prize).
The jury has the right not to award prize.
Participants agree that The Debut Concert will be recorded audio-visually. The organizer is entitled to use these recordings at any time commercially and non-commercially and / or to allow further use by third parties. This includes all forms of use (audio-visual media, print and online media, broadcasting, streaming and download). Participants transfer all images- and sound-related rights the organizer free of charge. A fee claims for recordings and re-use are not accepted.